07 Jun 1890
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Newspaper
Greencastle Daily Sun
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1890
Page
1
Local government and school officials listed including mayoral appointees councilmen ward representatives and school board officers with details on principals and university locations. Public railways depots and major city institutions are named with their associated agents and depots.
Bish Curtis of South Greencastle paraded Keightleytown declaring he would shoot attackers. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 17.80 for carrying concealed weapons after seizing a young woman with a revolver leveled at her face. Henry Jordan, a boy who lost his foot at Vandalia depot, is recovering after doctors amputated the right foot at the heel. The Brazil Times reports a suicide by Henry Barnes near Lena, Parke county, after a troubled illness. The Monon railroad reports heavy freight traffic and promotions among workers. The column also notes literary and educational topics and a medical advertisement for Mothers Friend.
Public sale of city and suburban real estate to be held in Louisville Kentucky from June 10 to 14 inclusive. L N A and Ky Monon route will sell excursion tickets at one fare for round trip. Tickets on sale June 5 and 6, good returning until June 17. Tickets valid on regular trains. Isis J A Micnaun Agent.
Local residents visit relatives and recoveries noted in Terre Haute area. Miss Berdelia Kearns visits Marion. Mrs Cassell of Anderson plans relatives’ visits. Rev Hicks improves after illness. Jayhawker J H Woodard visits Jesse Richardson. typhoid illness at Foxworthy improves. Dr T J Basset hosts sister Miss Alice Bassett from Sioux Falls. Festival activities at St Pauls Church and Presbyterian services announced. Children’s Day events at Locust Street Church with a Grand Army Review program.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt contends youth should not be thoughtless during pivotal moments. It praises evolving newspaper advertising, notes rising taste and three line ads, and argues successful papers balance meeting public appetite with progressive leadership.
May fares on the Vandalia reached the highest monthly total in the railway’s history. The rate war did not greatly reduce earnings as the line delayed sharing with Western roads until late May and only modestly.
A mixed price list shows New potatoes per peck at cts and old potatoes per bushel, plus Sweet potatoes per peck at 60 ets and cucumbers at 10 ets each. Lettuce 15 ets per pound, green beans 60 ets per peck, green peas 7 ets per peck, onions 10 ets per pound with a 3 for 2 ct offer, ham and nuts items, oranges 5 cts each or six for some ct, coconuts at 6 and 10 cents, fresh fish at 49 for a pound, spring chickens 35 cts each, dressed hens 124 cts per pound.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasing to use remedy that tastes good and is easy on the stomach. It claims to be healthy and effective as the one perfect laxative and gentlest diuretic known.
The Mirage used by 91 is praised as fair and attractive with notable originality in the Typical Recitations piece. Pictorial work suffers from printer and photo quality, yet the production’s high cost is acknowledged and the overall result is deemed a success deserving support from DeVauw students and alumni.
Widely popular remedy claims to purify blood and cure liver and kidney diseases. The advertisement promises to remove pimples and other skin conditions, drive malaria from the system, and relieve headache, constipation and indigestion with a satisfaction guarantee. Bottles priced at 50 cents and $1.00 at Allen's drug store.
Gilmore's Band and renowned vocalists will headline two grand concerts at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on June 19 with afternoon and evening programs. Prices range five cents in the afternoon and 50 to 75 cents at night. The event is organized by Dickson and Talbott.
Advises against mercury based catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from J F Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims no mercury and internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Warns to buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure made in Toledo and sold by druggists for 74 cents per bottle.
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